The Visa Bulletin June 2026 has been officially released by the U.S. Department of State, bringing significant updates for both employment-based and family-sponsored categories. As someone who navigated the F-1 to Green Card journey for over a decade, I know how stressful these monthly releases can be. Below, you’ll find the full charts and a detailed analysis of what these changes mean for your priority date.
Important: Always check uscis.gov/visabulletininfo to confirm if USCIS is using the Dates for Filing or Final Action Dates for I-485 submissions this month. “C” indicates the category is Current.
May → June 2026: Key Changes at a Glance
EB-1 India (Final Action)
15DEC22
↓ Retrogressed 3.5 months
EB-2 India (Final Action)
01SEP13
↓ Retrogressed 10.5 months
EB-3 China (Final Action)
01AUG21
↑ Advanced 1.5 months
F2A (Final Action – ROW)
01JAN25
↑ Advanced 5 months
Employment-Based — Final Action Dates
| Category | All Areas | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | C | 01APR23 | 15DEC22 | C | C |
| EB-2 | C | 01SEP21 | 01SEP13 | C | C |
| EB-3 | 01JUN24 | 01AUG21 | 15DEC13 | 01JUN24 | 01AUG23 |
| Other Workers | 01FEB22 | 01APR19 | 15DEC13 | 01FEB22 | 01NOV21 |
| EB-4 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 | 15JUL22 |
| EB-5 Unreserved | C | 22SEP16 | 01MAY22 | C | C |
| EB-5 Set-Asides | C | C | C | C | C |
Employment-Based — Dates for Filing
| Category | All Areas | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | C | 01DEC23 | 01DEC23 | C | C |
| EB-2 | C | 01JAN22 | 15JAN15 | C | C |
| EB-3 | C | 01JAN22 | 15JAN15 | C | 01JAN24 |
| Other Workers | 01AUG22 | 01OCT19 | 15JAN15 | 01AUG22 | 01AUG22 |
| EB-4 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 | 01JAN23 |
| EB-5 Unreserved | C | 01MAR17 | 01MAY24 | C | C |
| EB-5 Set-Asides | C | C | C | C | C |
Family-Sponsored — Final Action Dates
| Category | All Areas | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 08NOV07 | 01MAY13 |
| F2A | 01JAN25 | 01JAN25 | 01JAN25 | 01JAN24 | 01JAN25 |
| F2B | 22SEP17 | 22SEP17 | 22SEP17 | 15FEB09 | 08APR13 |
| F3 | 15FEB12 | 15FEB12 | 15FEB12 | 01MAY01 | 22NOV05 |
| F4 | 08NOV08 | 08NOV08 | 01NOV06 | 08APR01 | 15JUL07 |
Family-Sponsored — Dates for Filing
| Category | All Areas | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 01OCT18 | 01OCT18 | 01OCT18 | 01OCT08 | 22APR15 |
| F2A | C | C | C | C | C |
| F2B | 22MAR18 | 22MAR18 | 22MAR18 | 15MAY10 | 01OCT13 |
| F3 | 08DEC12 | 08DEC12 | 08DEC12 | 15JUL01 | 08AUG06 |
| F4 | 22DEC09 | 22DEC09 | 15DEC06 | 30APR01 | 22MAR08 |
Analysis: Visa Bulletin June 2026 Impact
The Visa Bulletin June 2026 presents a mixed bag of news. While some categories saw healthy advancement, others experienced significant retrogression, particularly for applicants from India.
Employment-Based Retrogression
The most striking change this month is the retrogression in the EB-1 and EB-2 categories for India. EB-1 India moved back by 3.5 months to December 15, 2022, while EB-2 India saw a massive 10.5-month jump backward to September 1, 2013. This is a reminder that “Final Action Dates” are highly sensitive to visa demand and can fluctuate wildly as the fiscal year progresses.
Positive Movement in EB-3 and F2A
On a brighter note, EB-3 China advanced by 1.5 months, reaching August 1, 2021. Additionally, the F2A category (Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents) saw a consistent 5-month advancement across most chargeability areas for Final Action Dates, and remains “Current” for Dates for Filing. This is excellent news for families looking to reunite or adjust status.
Pro Tip: If your priority date is close to the current bulletin dates, ensure your medical exams (Form I-693) and all supporting documents are ready. Retrogression can happen at any time, so filing as soon as you are eligible is critical.
